joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Click here to see previous “Thirteen Thoughts” posts :) baby Josiah, taken July 2023 ^ ^ Feeling blessed because of Christ. Even through the hard times, there is so much to be thankful for because I am not alone. Christ is with me. This has been the wildest two years of our marriage/family. I paused my… [Read More]
Today, she noticed the warmth of motherhood. The growing up.The new routines.The leaning in.The stepping back. That special smile.New muscles gained.The simple silence.More joyful noises. A noticed sunrise.A release of strong will.More questions written.More thanks proclaimed. The hugs that linger.The growth that’s invisible.The silent prayers.The shouted prayers! An unexpected verse.A glimmer of hope, this season… [Read More]
This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV September 3, 2024, Monday. I hear my alarm chiming quietly, and that’s how I knew it was time to start the day. Even though two of my boys were already outside playing (they made a… [Read More]
Years ago, like literally 16 years ago, I started an Etsy shop called Gussy Sews. It was 2008 and I had just discovered the handmade scene of Etsy. Etsy was still a new concept, and designing a zipped pouch with ruffles on the front (to hold my purse essentials) was my newest creative project. I… [Read More]
We have lived so many beautiful days since my last post, one year ago. There’s a lot to catch up on, and what a gift it is to be able to write this with such gratitude. Is there even an easy way to summarize the last 13 months? If there are just two sentences I… [Read More]
We are a family of seven! It’s time to meet our baby, Josiah Solomon. Josiah came at exactly at 36 weeks (the precise date I had prayed for and asked God to make his birth day weeks ago). He arrived Wednesday, June 28th at 7:38 am – a healthy 6 lbs 6 oz, and 18”… [Read More]
In this “thirteen thoughts” post, I gather a variety of thoughts and details from the month of May to describe the little moments that make up my life. I have noticed it’s the little moments that give birth to the big moments, and I like to record them. Click here to read past “thirteen thoughts”… [Read More]
Last year, I read a biography on the late Susie Spurgeon (wife to the late Charles Spurgeon, English minister/theologian). This biography coincided with a research paper I was writing for my Master’s degree at Moody Theological Seminary. The more I read, the easier it was to admire Susie and the life work she accomplished for… [Read More]
Books I’ve recently finished: Hannah Coulter Theology of the Home II Gift from the Sea Good Apple Books I’m currently reading: Streams in the Desert Writing as a Way of Healing Emotions and the Heart | Bible Study Women of the Word Ellie and the Harpmaker My guess is it doesn’t surprise you I’m… [Read More]
Easter Sunday, two days before my surgery My prenatal surgery incision, three days post-op Zack at my bedside, about an hour after surgery Baby Josiah, the day before my prenatal surgery I’m so excited to leave the hospital and continue resting at home :) I’m writing a lot of letters ~ Natalie skips to the… [Read More]
